Asthma Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking service connection for asthma, which he claims was first diagnosed during active duty in June 1953. The VA has not obtained all relevant medical records from the Allen Park VAMC and the Veteran's claim will be remanded to obtain these records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's coronary bypass surgery is not service-connected, and denied his claims for hypertension, asthma, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression). The decision also found in favor of reopening the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthma is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The case is being remanded for further examination and development due to incomplete service medical records.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU with an effective date of March 4, 2008, due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim for the TDIU was filed on December 2, 2003.

The Veteran's asthma was initially granted with a 30% rating. The VA found that the Veteran's FEV-1 values were below 55% predicted, warranting an initial 30% rating.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma is currently rated at 30 percent, but the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on pulmonary function test results or other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for all issues except PTSD, which were dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine if his sleep apnea and asthma are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of left knee, dermatological, and respiratory disorders. The case is REMANDED for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder (asthma), hypertension, and stomach disorder were denied as there was no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after her military service.

The Veteran's multiple sclerosis is found to have begun during her active service, and she is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's asthma claim is being remanded for additional development, including verification of mustard gas exposure and review of medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for service-connected bronchial asthma and for an effective date earlier than July 24, 2003 for the award of service connection for bronchial asthma.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for bronchial asthma and granted it, finding that there is current evidence of a diagnosis of bronchial asthma.

The Veteran's asthma is currently rated at 60 percent, effective February 24, 2004. His claim for service connection for coronary artery disease as secondary to his asthma has been granted.

The Veteran's PTSD was incurred in service and is granted. His alcoholism, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disability, skin rash, heart disease, and respiratory condition are all found to be aggravated by service.

The Board found that the July 12, 1999 rating decision was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous and denied the Veteran's motion to reverse or revise the decision on grounds of CUE.

The Veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including those from Social Security Administration and VA Vocational Rehabilitation Education.

The Veteran's claim for service connection due to an undiagnosed illness based on Persian Gulf War Service is denied as a matter of law.